Hello, i have one piece galaxy ace android version 2.3.3...i wish to upgrade this phone to android 2.3.5...is it safe to do so and what is procedure? Thanks
It is completely safe and you can do it via Kies or Odin. Just google the firmware you want to install (in this case 2.3.5) as well as an instalation guide and follow the steps
PD. I'm just politely answering b4 some dude comes up and says:
Hey c'mon, why don't you google this? You'll get a faster answer... Why don't you go to development section and read ALL THE POST related to upgrade your firmware.
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Have a nice day!
jrxtepan said:
It is completely safe and you can do it via Kies or Odin. Just google the firmware you want to install (in this case 2.3.5) as well as an instalation guide and follow the steps
PD. I'm just politely answering b4 some dude comes up and says:
Have a nice day!
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2.3.5 isn't available in all regions through kies. And if this is the case in your region, then odin is the only option.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Use Odin flash bcz kies can brick your phone.and to download latest version go to samfirmware.com register there go to phones list choose gt s5830 there you can download Odin and latest firmware. There is also a guide for our phone for how to flash with Odin. read it carefully......
sent from my phone and don't forget to hit thanks button if I helped you in any means ......
Shall I say that I flashed via KIES like 3 - 4 times b4 getting to forums and stepping away from being a noob...???? And I DIN'T brick my phone????
Shall I say that I bricked it while flashing thru ODIN????
... Anyway ODIN is better... but READING is a MUST
You can press software update in the about phone section i settings that will let you also upgrade to 2.3.5 i did that too
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Well I was also on 2.3.3. and i upgraded through kies, it din't brick my device but it has become unstable and reboots every now and then :/
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is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
hpsauce37 said:
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
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Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
101matt101 said:
Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
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i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
hpsauce37 said:
i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
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Wow, that's a hell of a long time, leave it to download overnight? Mine took a while but only because it's a big file and it certainly didn't take a day! I'm sorry I don't know anywhere else to get stock firmware from apart from Samfirmware.com and the god awful Kies...
Its not posted on here by any chance using a different upload service .
jje
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
Perryb said:
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
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You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
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Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
Perryb said:
Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
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Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
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Yes, I do have the original firmware on it. Didn't have enough guts to play with custom ROM :/
I did check intratech's thread and found stock kernel for XWKJ2 but the thread titles says "Official i9100 Firmwares" whereas my phone shows i9100G. I guess this won't work.
And, when flashing to original firmware, will the kernel's be replaced to the original one's as well?
Thanks for suck quick replies Am just a n00b diving into Android
You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136857418/c144909/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html
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You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it [Link]
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Downloaded it. Now what do I do? Flash s2 with this, backup using titanium, root device and then use the stock to get rid of yellow triangle? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for your help
BTW, is there a way to get the latest available firmware in my country/region via KIES so that I can be 100% sure of being in right place
i cant post the link right now but you can google
"How to goback/use Kies update after using ODIN,Rooting or Custom Firmware : Video Guide"
and go the the dialandroid website they have a way to make it like original again
New European Firmware
http://hotfile.com/dl/130667828/158868e/S5830XWKPW_S5830OXXKPC_S5830XWKP7.rar.html
Build Date: August 22, 2011
CSC:OXX (Portugal?)
password for archive: samfirmware.com
No new Radio Firmware S5830XWKP7 maybe this is the last radio firmware. This was included in KPO, KPT
Flash via ODIN
It is a One Package file so make sure you are on a 2.3.3 Base
If you are CM7 2.3.5 this is unrelated the Base you installed e.g KPO, KPO is 2.3.3 so you are ok to install this otherwise install a full package 2.3.3 release then flash KPW.
WINDOWS XP USERS BEWARE! ODIN 4.42 HAS ISSUES WITH XP PLEASE USE OLDER ODIN OR USE WINDOWS 7 TO FLASH!
This was released via KIES in portugal. I guess CSC = Portugal
Cheers
Tried flashing in Windows XP with ODIN 4.42 and won't flash stuck on mibib. Luckily when I unplugged it and took the battery out for 10 secs I went back into Download Mode and still wouldn't do anything.
EDIT: Used Windows 7 and flashed it ok. All drivers for galaxy ace in Windows xp where correct. (Kies)
ODIN 4.42 must not like windows xp.
Jekle_Ace said:
Tried flashing in Windows XP with ODIN 4.42 and won't flash stuck on mibib. Luckily when I unplugged it and took the battery out for 10 secs I went back into Download Mode and still wouldn't do anything.
EDIT: Used Windows 7 and flashed it ok. All drivers for galaxy ace in Windows xp where correct. (Kies)
ODIN 4.42 must not like windows xp.
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You seem to try every single ROM
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
EmoBoiix3 said:
You seem to try every single ROM
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
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I know, Right? BTW it's the fastest stock rom yet. Just install Juwe's ram script and it's flying!
Jekle_Ace said:
I know, Right? BTW it's the fastest stock rom yet. Just install Juwe's ram script and it's flying!
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Did you try that new chinese rom too? Any review? (Sorry for being offtopic)
Btw shouldn't this be in the General Section ?
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
Yea, 99% of times mods have to move it there
redlag said:
Yea, 99% of times mods have to move it there
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Because some users don't read the stickies, and some users want everything stickied... =P
Cheers
Zecanilis said:
Because some users don't read the stickies, and some users want everything stickied... =P
Cheers
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Lol , is that a hint to me ? XD
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
OXX is Portugal alright - but I can't get this update (or any other) on my Portuguese Galaxy Ace through Kies at all:-
PDA: S5830XWKB4
PHONE: S5830XXKA6
CSC: S5830OXXKB3
Can anyone offer any clue as to why Kies won't update? I've read elsewhere that its due to a mismatched product code/CSC but my product code is right for an unlocked Portuguese Ace as far as I can tell.
I guess, because I'm stuck on 2.2.1, I can't flash this single-package firmware via Odin
davew said:
OXX is Portugal alright - but I can't get this update (or any other) on my Portuguese Galaxy Ace through Kies at all:-
PDA: S5830XWKB4
PHONE: S5830XXKA6
CSC: S5830OXXKB3
Can anyone offer any clue as to why Kies won't update? I've read elsewhere that its due to a mismatched product code/CSC but my product code is right for an unlocked Portuguese Ace as far as I can tell.
I guess, because I'm stuck on 2.2.1, I can't flash this single-package firmware via Odin
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If your Kies won't update , ODIN is your friend
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
If your Kies won't update , ODIN is your friend
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This I have been told
Reinstalled Kies, it updated with a hotfix and now I get a much clearer error message:-
The current firmware version is not an official release
Firmware upgrade service for unofficial versions is not supported
So how does a new phone, fresh out of the box on Saturday, end up in this kind of state I wonder?
davew said:
This I have been told
Reinstalled Kies, it updated with a hotfix and now I get a much clearer error message:-
The current firmware version is not an official release
Firmware upgrade service for unofficial versions is not supported
So how does a new phone, fresh out of the box on Saturday, end up in this kind of state I wonder?
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Wow .
Sorry but I've ditched Kies a godly long time ago so I can't help you
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
davew said:
So how does a new phone, fresh out of the box on Saturday, end up in this kind of state I wonder?
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That is the question you should be asking from the shop you bought the phone from. Never heard of an error like that...
That is the question you should be asking from the shop you bought the phone from. Never heard of an error like that...
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Quite likely they're complete divs who don't even know what firmware is.
Really not sure what to do now.
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OK, I have a plan now.
I've downloaded the firmware this thread is about having done enough searching around to satisfy myself that this is a portuguese operator-unlocked firmware for the Ace. Now since I have a portuguese, operator-unlocked Ace (GT-S5830OKATPH) by flashing this I should be able to get further updates through Kies.
So if I root, flash Clockworkmod recovery, and take a backup before flashing this firmware, I should be able to go back to a stock state in case I screw things up or the firmware isn't what I think it is.
Does that sound like a reasonable plan? can I unroot and remove Clockworkmod Recovery in case I need to go back to a complete "as-delivered" state for warranty purposes?
Any tips much appreciated.
davew said:
Quite likely they're complete divs who don't even know what firmware is.
Really not sure what to do now.
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OK, I have a plan now.
I've downloaded the firmware this thread is about having done enough searching around to satisfy myself that this is a portuguese operator-unlocked firmware for the Ace. Now since I have a portuguese, operator-unlocked Ace (GT-S5830OKATPH) by flashing this I should be able to get further updates through Kies.
So if I root, flash Clockworkmod recovery, and take a backup before flashing this firmware, I should be able to go back to a stock state in case I screw things up or the firmware isn't what I think it is.
Does that sound like a reasonable plan? can I unroot and remove Clockworkmod Recovery in case I need to go back to a complete "as-delivered" state for warranty purposes?
Any tips much appreciated.
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To remove root + get back stock recovery , just flash a stock firmware and you're all set
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
To remove root + get back stock recovery , just flash a stock firmware and you're all set
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OK - flashing a stock firmware also changes the recovery partition, got it.
Is there anything else I should know before I try this?
davew said:
OK - flashing a stock firmware also changes the recovery partition, got it.
Is there anything else I should know before I try this?
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If you do get an SoD at Gingerbread , wipe everything in CWM and restore to Froyo
Forever living in my Galaxy Ace using XDA App
I installed KPW just to see how it works. I installed cf-root b82, converted to ext4, changed some things with uot and it's all ok. The only problem is the lag when unlocking. When I press the power button it takes a long time for the screen to turn on. This also happens when I finish a call and move the phone away from my ear. Is there any way to speed things up a bit? Can I deodex it and what good will it bring?
p.s. I also installed Checks V4 ram script.
I have an Unlocked Samsung Ace, which was locked to Optus Australia earlier.
pda s5830xwks9
phone s5830xwks2
csc s5830oppks5
network lock off
network subset lock off
sp lock off
cp lock off
I just don't Optus app everywhere and running in background. Can I use a Generic Firmware ?
If yes can someone guide me or just provide links ?
I even tried to Root it with <upd_1 & AceGingerRoot>, and I can see Superuser icon, but Titanium Back up and BusyBox says my phone is not rooted.
get stock roms from sampro.pl or sammobile and flash it using odin
GUIDE
My ace is optus lock too and cant get root access
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
Which ROM? Do I have to look for a specific ROM for my phone( according to PDA or CSC of my phone) or any one that is Gingerbread 2.3.4 or 2.3.5
get ddkq6 that is unbranded firmware and stable one [2.3.4]
Dear WiseMan Amit,
I am sorry to ask again, did u see read these stats *(pda s5830xwks9_phone s5830xwks2_csc s5830oppks5) of my phone before suggesting? I dont want a brick.
And after flashing that Rom, Will my phone update with Kies itself?
BTW what does this PDA PHONE and CSC mean? Shouldn't I choose a Rom according to them?
I am sorry again for bothering you. But .
animal_he said:
Dear WiseMan Amit,
I am sorry to ask again, did u see read these stats *(pda s5830xwks9_phone s5830xwks2_csc s5830oppks5) of my phone before suggesting? I dont want a brick.
And after flashing that Rom, Will my phone update with Kies itself?
BTW what does this PDA PHONE and CSC mean? Shouldn't I choose a Rom according to them?
I am sorry again for bothering you. But .
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i saw your version
flashing will not brick phone if you flash 5830 roms with proper instruction which you can get in some sticky
offcourse your phone will be updated through kies but you will have to wait for update for that specific region [in this case india if ddkq6]
all GB roms on sammobile are flashable for you...
PDA CSC stuffs give you info about region , specific identifier for update etc stuff
i was also very much concerned when first flash phone with odin... read instuctions carefully and flash device specific roms only
you might not be able to get updates through kies as samsung delays updates between regions.. so most of guys flash through odin itself
Thanx really a lot mate.
but I could only find DDKQ5. not 6
And as I am not able to root my phone, how do I back up my current Rom?
I couldnt resist and flashed S5830XWKS9_S5830XWKS2_S5830VGFKS1_HOME.tar.md5
Everything working but I have got Virgin Mobile shortcuts and Jeux game. Cant uninstall it.
animal_he said:
Thanx really a lot mate.
but I could only find DDKQ5. not 6
And as I am not able to root my phone, how do I back up my current Rom?
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It's available if you SEARCH in this forum
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
I was tempted to flash Russian 2.3.6 and I did it successfully. Cleared cache and factory reset and now even Kies accepts it and will update when available.
It is far better. I have lots of Ram available now.
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
read read read
jusuk said:
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
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Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
victorator said:
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
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Hi, i was told that one eats up battery plus i tried that thread and i cant seem to download anything except this silly ilivid software
Mittaa said:
Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
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Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
jusuk said:
Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
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Here is one way to obtain what you want:
- First get root (search XDA to find out how)
- Second buy Odin Mobile from Google Play Google Play Odin Mobile
- Next register and download Samsung official firmware from http://www.sammobile.com.
- Unzip and copy file with extension MD5 to your mobiles internal SDcard.
- Use Odin Mobile to flash keeping default settings (if you don't want to keep root, un-check EverRoot option).
If you use this method (and stay rooted) you can keep flashing new Samsung stock firmwares from within your mobile when ever you want. Read this thread about Odin Mobile
Personally I'ill never use KIES anymore...
Thats it
Start at the beginning .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Hi
im very new in this and i rooted my phone few days before.(Followed this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238) and everything works well.Now i got Samsung update and i downloaded it (Not using Wifi) but after download when i tries to install it it reboot and after 25-26% shows failure.I tried many times but same message.so i dont understand why this happening or after rooted not possible to update direct.
any advice would be highly appreciated ....
My Phone Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300 Android Version :4.0.4
mart90 said:
Hi
im very new in this and i rooted my phone few days before.(Followed this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238) and everything works well.Now i got Samsung update and i downloaded it (Not using Wifi) but after download when i tries to install it it reboot and after 25-26% shows failure.I tried many times but same message.so i dont understand why this happening or after rooted not possible to update direct.
any advice would be highly appreciated ....
My Phone Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19300 Android Version :4.0.4
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Cut and Paste Basics
You rooted yes and now you find OTA updates fail yes .
As per ten thousand posts OTA may fail on rooted phones .
Choice remove root and update .
Flash stock rom via Odin and reroot .
Flash stock rom from CWM stock roms post should not need reroot .
All on GENERAL section .
jje
Thanks ..
If i follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 okey? or something more i need to do ?One thing more please can you give me link for exact stock rom for my phone.
Returning back to stock kernel first is not always needed. With the previous update, i installed the update through Kies on my rooted S3 and just re-rooted afterwards. No reinstall was needed and all apps and settings were untouched. Try updating via Kies.
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The thing is ... any i9300 stock firmware will work on your phone ... so asking for the exact one is pointless.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
dr.m0x said:
The thing is ... any i9300 stock firmware will work on your phone ... so asking for the exact one is pointless.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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Tobe sure from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 if i take any one okey or.........
My Baseband version I9300XXLF5 and country Sweden
If you want exact firmware you need to use search both XDA and Google .
Try the stock rom threads x 2 but i see no later firmware for you on either .
Try sammobile .com
download with CHECKFUS
Baseband is your modem not firmware .
The link you have posted is not for this phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664
Before you do anything please check you have the I9300 International SGS3 .
jje
mart90 said:
Thanks ..
If i follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 okey? or something more i need to do ?One thing more please can you give me link for exact stock rom for my phone.
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Go to this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
read every letter on that page by OP..follow the steps exactly as shown...and you would be fine..
For exact stock firmware go to sammobile.com...